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Reviewer: Nodqfan144 Signed [Report This]
Date: June 27 2014 10:54 AM Title: This is My Story

A fantastic ending to a great story, I can't wait to read more stories from you.



Author's Response:

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

Reviewer: riczar Signed [Report This]
Date: June 20 2014 7:02 PM Title: This is My Story

I'm a little disappointed that none of his friends stepped up to volunteer to take care of him.  I have the same feeling he has, that Alicia in England doesn't want him for companionship. The difference between he and Warren, is that Warren has a wife that will take care of him.  Rob can't stay with his family and as far as I can tell, all the nice things that his friends said aren't amounting to much in the end.  I hope I'm wrong and could still be in for a surprise.

Reviewer: Jury Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star [Report This]
Date: June 17 2014 4:47 PM Title: This is My Story

I'm very fond of this story, and all of the things that go on in it. My girlfriend is into macrophilia as well, and though she hates this site, I convinced her to read this story because it's a thought provoking, and frankly heart-wrenching scenario. We had a talk about what we'd do if we were in his position, and it was a more serious, feels-y talk than I thought it'd be. So because of that, I'd like to see him end up with Kari- Love and dedication trump all.
/rant

Author's Response:

0.0 Someone read this and found it thought provoking and heart wrenching???????? Well I will be damned. I hope your girlfriend enjoyed the story as well and glad you both got a good conversation out of it. I will say this though. Whether or not Kari is involved in the ending. There is always the chance for love in the end.

Reviewer: Nodqfan144 Signed [Report This]
Date: June 17 2014 1:05 PM Title: This is My Story

I'd like to see Rob end up back with Kari I really like the two of them together.



Author's Response:

That would make for a sweet little way to top things off. Mayhaps

Reviewer: riczar Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: June 17 2014 10:58 AM Title: This is My Story

Its interesting that you've introduced other innocent people that have been shrunk.  I now have a theory.  Maybe the shrinking is genetic?  I saw a program on the human brain not too long ago.  It showed that a certain area of the brain controls homicidal behavior.  They showed a guy with this abnormality, but he was a well respected doctor with no criminal history.  Maybe the shrinking affects those that are genetically predisposed to criminal behavior.  Good work as always!



Author's Response:

The brain is capable of all such of weird things. Look up cases of people with brain damage. There's one where a guy had a metal rod that flew threw his skull but he totally recovered, but his personality totally changed. He went from responsible to being totally lazy. So who knows. Maybe the brain has some stuff veered towards criminal activity ^^

Reviewer: DarcKage Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: June 01 2014 1:03 PM Title: This is My Story

Off to Kristen? ;D

Hope I'm not making it too apparent I'm looking forward to her most out of the three. ;<



Author's Response:

She's been a little underused thus far. She needs her time in the spotlight ^^

Reviewer: blackairow Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: May 29 2014 3:07 AM Title: This is My Story

Really enjoying this story. Check for updates every time I'm on.

Reviewer: riczar Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: May 26 2014 2:47 PM Title: This is My Story

Another bad thing about the end of his relationship is that he'll probably never have any kind of relationship like that again.  The closest thing to sex he'll get is being used by his new master.  And hooking up with someone closer to his own size is out, since according to the rules of this world, that person would be depraved and untrustworthy,  That is unless another mistake is made like with him. 

I feel for the guy.  Its one blow after another as his life is being taken apart one relationship at a time.  I might be looking for hope where there is none, since his final destination will probably be  with a complete stranger who will believe that he's the worst kind of person.  But I still hope that he can find some kind of happiness in this pile of crap that his life is becoming.

Reviewer: gadgetmawombo Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: May 25 2014 9:06 PM Title: This is My Story

Its gotta take a lot of effort not to off yourself when your THAT tiny and your life is going to shit without any way for you to stop it...And his own mother too. I can't say I blame her, but I also wouldn't blame him for holding a grudge.

I've had my moments of weakness where I thought about these sorts of things and my life was NOWHERE near as bad as Rob's. I can only imagine how long I woulda held together if I were in his position.

My only complaint is that I kinda don't see why his mother was taken out of the babysitting cycle. Kari almost killed him before too so in all honesty, I don't see how his mother couldn't be one of the caretakers. Unless it's just his mother not wanting him to burden her life anymore, which kind of makes this more sad.

I think you need to address that because I'm kind of confused how a bunch of girls are more qualified to take care of Rob than his own mother. Anyway, it's depressing but I really do like this story.

Reviewer: DarcKage Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: May 22 2014 5:16 PM Title: This is My Story

Glad you're adding chapters again, I've missed this story. 

I didnt expect Kari to show up so soon again, not before Kristen at least. Looking forward to the next one. ;o



Author's Response:

Truth be told I may have swapped out Kristen and Kari's plot points a little lol. Originally the next few were on Kristen but it seemed more natural to go with Kari. Of course the stuff I planned with Kristen is still gonna happen. Things are just a little rearranged

Reviewer: tokubetsu Signed [Report This]
Date: May 14 2014 6:54 AM Title: This is My Story

Great job so far! Loving every chapter, particularly now that unaware has been added. Would be great to get that kind of thing with Kari or Kristen(?). Looking forward to future updates.



Author's Response:

I'll keep it in mind ^^

Reviewer: Tunes Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: May 01 2014 12:10 PM Title: This is My Story

Hey Asterisk, I just started reading through this one, and I have to say that you pull off the stream of consciousness tact very well.  It's hard to do and it definitely brings your story to life.



Author's Response:

Thanks. This is the first time I've ever done a major story from this sort of perspective before and it's definitely a little challenging but glad you're liking it!

Reviewer: DarcKage Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: April 30 2014 6:03 AM Title: This is My Story

Good chapter.

 

Considering the title of the story, does that mean Kari and Kristen wont be as important anymore from here on?



Author's Response:

They'll be back. Jaz is the first girl to get a ton of screentime but ideally I want them all to. Won't say much beyond that.

Reviewer: Stubbornstain Signed [Report This]
Date: April 19 2014 3:25 PM Title: This is My Story

Since I'm not into micro/nano stories I'm not really into the story; I just wanted to see how you'd define good and bad. What you said is interesting, and I thank you for your extended reply.

Reviewer: Stubbornstain Signed [Report This]
Date: April 19 2014 2:59 AM Title: This is My Story

I like the story so far, and you've touched on who can be shrunk which is good. However, who defines who can be good or bad? This is of course a very profound question. What it comes down to is whether human morality is objective or subjective. In my opinion human morality is influenced by the environment, scientific advances and culture.

Humans tend to do what is best for their survival (or at least that used to be all their brains were useful for, since our brains are now so great we don't just need to use them to survive anymore). Evolution is clearly a contentious issue in some parts of the world, but the truth is morality is different in different parts of the world and is constantly changing as societies change.

I think I may have gone into too much detail but I'm thinking that if the main character is accidentally shrunk, this could be the reason. The difference is culture between countries can be unnerveving for some. For example, in the United Arab Emirates kissing in public is seen as a crime. I assume a quick peck wouldn't matter so I think they refer to more blatant displays such as French Kissing, which I wouldn't want to see in public myself.



Author's Response:

Personally, I think there are any number of possible explanations. I general idea behind the world is that people use size as and end-all be-all for basically deciding a person's worth and trustworthiness. Even though people are considerably more complicated than the generic terms "Good and Bad" people wanted to adopt these notions for simplicitys sake. Also I'd like to note that I have almost entirely focused on an American point of view so it's more than possible you still have this difference in how things are handled between cultures. Perhaps the shrinking somehow varies. Perhaps the same types of people shrink all across the board, which could theoretically leave a nation with a culture and morals so different from a Western set that it could be a reverse with the "Bad" being big and the "Good" being small. 

The primary idea I started off on is that no one knows how or why people are suddenly shrinking. They only attached some sort of explanation to a phenemonon that realistically is not remotely understood. They can be entirely off-base with these ideas but until there's hard evidence demonstrating that they'll go for the explanation that makes them feel most comfortable. IE "Everyone who is a threat is smaller and weaker than me."

And the story of course finds it's basis in a single person who may or may not be totally innocent and how he's trying to adapt to his new size and live his life. 

Personally I'm surprised people are putting so much thought into this concept of how people shrink but I'm glad to see a post like this. It means at the very least I have your interest lol. Glad you've enjoyed the story thus far. And thanks for the food for thought

Reviewer: Amateur Wordsmith Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: April 17 2014 7:54 PM Title: This is My Story

Just started reading this and I can't help but wonder...

if people shrink when their "bad", doesn't that mean that good and evil are completely objective in this universe?

I sure do hope I'm not overthinking this. Its a good story so far.

 



Author's Response:

I'd like to think it isn't but it's something people use to arbitrarily make that distinction.

Reviewer: realRS Signed [Report This]
Date: April 17 2014 11:37 AM Title: This is My Story

Love the Jaz dynamic.



Author's Response:

Then you'll probably really love the next few chapters I have written out

Reviewer: DarcKage Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: March 30 2014 4:52 AM Title: This is My Story

I know it's a common occurence in that world, but seeing as how the fact that you're a criminal or bad person of sorts when you shrink (usually), his friends seem to take it pretty casually that he shrunk down to 2 millimeters. Especially his girlfriend.

 

Great chapter though, looking forward to the next one.

Reviewer: riczar Signed [Report This]
Date: March 26 2014 6:04 AM Title: This is My Story

My thoughts are similar to Carycomic's.  THe title could be a little misleading.  All 3 are his "best" friend and each probably has had a crush on him.  I bet all 3 will find a away to be his "master".  I gather his friends are "good" people, so I'm hoping there won't be much in the way of abuse.  Maybe just the awkwardness, embarassment, and struggles of an obvious power shift.  I look forward to reading more.



Author's Response:

Ah, sorry if the title seems a little misleading. To be honest that was probably the part I struggled with the most before I finally settled on that. I'm still thinking up stuff on the fly but if you're worried about abuse popping up don't be. The worst is probably a possible unaware scenario I'm considering.

Reviewer: realRS Signed [Report This]
Date: March 16 2014 12:27 AM Title: This is My Story

Very well written, and a neat twist.

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